Review of The Pursuit of Happiness
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Review of The Pursuit of Happiness
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pursuit of Happiness" by Paul Lucas Scott.]
In life, we have a multitude of pursuits. Some pursue promotions while others pursue relationships. However, all these pursuits have a commonality: a life of happiness. We all want to be happy, and we all find ourselves taking different routes to obtain and maintain happiness. In Paul Lucas Scott’s book, The Pursuit of Happiness, we see that happiness is not just a feeling but a state of being, and that it is something that requires intentionality. Paul offers insight into the scientific and psychological aspects of happiness, tips on how to live a contented life, and engaging questions and statements that challenge the reader. Overall, we see that happiness is not just a universal inclination but a personal journey that looks different for everyone. It’s not a far-fetched desire, but something that is easily attainable to us if we do some introspective work.
I loved this book from start to finish. It was filled with valuable lessons that are fundamental, to say the least, but often overlooked. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learnt is that happiness is not a final destination but is something that requires ongoing effort. There was a great balance between the objective and the subjective, the objective being the factual knowledge on which the book was based and the subjective pertaining to the personal accounts and stories of the author and other people. I loved the exercises and moments of reflection that were included at the end of each chapter. This shows that the author wasn’t just invested in communicating their message to the readers but was also invested in the application of the message.
I found the book to be slightly repetitive. A lot of points were repeated. However, this might have been the author’s intention to put emphasis on certain points.
This was a thought-provoking book filled with timeless information. It’s short length did not affect the abundance and richness of the information. The author was well-learnt on the subject, and the book was professionally edited. Most importantly, this book has reminded me to practice self-compassion and gratitude and that although this journey is unique to everyone, it’s one that requires community. Therefore, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Despite the fact that I found it repetitive, I think it was a great book.
I recommend this book to everyone. The simplicity of the language used and the message conveyed makes it relatable to everyone.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
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In life, we have a multitude of pursuits. Some pursue promotions while others pursue relationships. However, all these pursuits have a commonality: a life of happiness. We all want to be happy, and we all find ourselves taking different routes to obtain and maintain happiness. In Paul Lucas Scott’s book, The Pursuit of Happiness, we see that happiness is not just a feeling but a state of being, and that it is something that requires intentionality. Paul offers insight into the scientific and psychological aspects of happiness, tips on how to live a contented life, and engaging questions and statements that challenge the reader. Overall, we see that happiness is not just a universal inclination but a personal journey that looks different for everyone. It’s not a far-fetched desire, but something that is easily attainable to us if we do some introspective work.
I loved this book from start to finish. It was filled with valuable lessons that are fundamental, to say the least, but often overlooked. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learnt is that happiness is not a final destination but is something that requires ongoing effort. There was a great balance between the objective and the subjective, the objective being the factual knowledge on which the book was based and the subjective pertaining to the personal accounts and stories of the author and other people. I loved the exercises and moments of reflection that were included at the end of each chapter. This shows that the author wasn’t just invested in communicating their message to the readers but was also invested in the application of the message.
I found the book to be slightly repetitive. A lot of points were repeated. However, this might have been the author’s intention to put emphasis on certain points.
This was a thought-provoking book filled with timeless information. It’s short length did not affect the abundance and richness of the information. The author was well-learnt on the subject, and the book was professionally edited. Most importantly, this book has reminded me to practice self-compassion and gratitude and that although this journey is unique to everyone, it’s one that requires community. Therefore, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Despite the fact that I found it repetitive, I think it was a great book.
I recommend this book to everyone. The simplicity of the language used and the message conveyed makes it relatable to everyone.
******
The Pursuit of Happiness
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
